A Few Favorites

It occurred to me that during the four or five months that I have written this blog I have said very few things about the Elite Series anglers or the people around it.

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame to Induct Three

Long-time pro anglers Guy Eaker and Ken Cook, along with respected journalist Dave Precht, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this coming February when they are officially inducted.

‘Leadheads’ Sue EPA

Environmental groups have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in U.S. District Court, hoping there will a ban on lead in fishing tackle and ammunition.

A new Kalamazoo Kid?

Jonathon VanDam to become the new Kalamazoo Kid. JVD will join the Elite Series for the 2011 season.

Going live next week!

All in all, it will be an exciting week, and I'm really looking forward to it. On another note, Kristen, my middle child and oldest daughter, turns 16 in a few weeks.

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The new Delta

I'm on the Louisiana Delta getting ready for the Classic. Is this place ever different! I feel like I've never been here before even though this is where I won the Classic back in 2003. The storms and the response to them have really changed things.

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Look to the creeks

Finally, it's starting to rain. We're supposed to get more in the next two weeks, and it looks like most of the country will be covered over. That's really good news.

Trust those fishy feelings

There wasn't a fish over 3 pounds, but rest assured the return to this lake to catch 'em made me feel good inside. Once again, it taught me the importance of trusting my intuition.

‘Racing FishTales’ run relay

Being the spouse of a Bassmaster Elite Series pro takes special dedication and a special kind of person. On November 19 and 20, nine Elite Series wives plus three family members and friends showed their makeup when they ran in the Ragnar Race Series' 201 mile relay race from Port Richey to Daytona Beach, Fla.

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